About Gurukul in House No.37, Patnem

Gurukul
A centre for Yoga and Vedic wisdom in Patnem, South Goa.

Gurukul, founded by Acharya Ajay Sharma, brings together Vedic Science, art and culture, and is open to all.
The word Gurukul simply means a teacher's family. In Vedic times, students went to live with the family of a Guru from the age of 8 onwards, to learn and develop their Vedic wisdom.


Acharya Ajay Sharma

'I am deeply thankful to my Grandfather who provided a firm foundation upon which to develop my learning and teachings. I am fortunate enough to come from a Brahmin family that rediscovered its family values, as respecting Vedic wisdom and a Vedic way of life is challenging in a rapidly changing modern India.
Gurukul has grown slowly and quietly, with strong roots and a deep connection with the surrounding natural environment. Here, all can heal and grow.'

After finishing his school education in Delhi in 1988, Ajay felt a deep calling to return to The Himalayas where he lived as a monk in Rishikesh and Gangotri and studied Vedic wisdom and Yoga.
From 1994-2000, he lived in Pune as an Osho Sanyasin, and studied Ayurveda at the Nanal Research Institute (Pune). In 2001 he started a Vedic ashram in Manali (Himalayas), near Guru Vashishtha Village.

Since 2005 Ajay has been living a healthy and harmonious life in Goa, teaching and practicing Yoga and Vedic wisdom.


Classes: Yoga and meditation

Ajay teaches a form of gentle Yoga Asana with Vedic wisdom which has a profound therapeutic effect on physical and mental health.
He also teaches other related Vedic subjects including Ayurveda, Marma Massage, Kama Sutra and the Science of Vedic Gods.

Daily drop in classes: 08.00 - 09.30 (300 rs)
Private one to one class 1500 rs


7 day 1 hour Yoga Course

This course is designed to teach the correct technique of Asana, to improve the Prana flow and to feel healthy and connected.
The course is instructed through a series of 36 Asanas in a gentle flow.
By the end of the 7 days you will feel confident and clear about the right practice of Yoga.

Price - 7000 rs




Ayurvedic Massage treatments

1 hour : 1500 rs.
- Ayurvedic Massage: This treatment goes deeply into the muscles and joints. Medicated oils are used.

- Marma Massage : Life energy work on acupressure points, with or without oil.



Massage training courses

This is a 15 day course.
Gurukul certificates are awarded upon successful completion.
30 hours: 35,000rs (minimum of 3 people required)


Detox programs and Panchakarma.

We offer 5 day, 7 day and 14 day detox programs depending on your physical and mental condition.

This purification and cleanse leaves you feeling clear, alert, and with a deep sense of general health and well being. Following an initial Ayurvedic consultation, the detox program will be tailored to suit your individual needs.
A diet of vegetarian food and soups will aid detoxification, together with medicated oils taken internally and applied externally through massage, herbal concoctions and steam baths will also aid the detoxification process.
You have the option to join the morning drop in Yoga and Meditation classes (recommended).

Our detox programs are beneficial in treating disease, weight loss and weight management, relieving stress, helping with fertility problems and post natal depression.

Prices for non residential detox start at:
15,000 rs for 5 day detox
21,000 rs for 7 day detox
42,000 rs for 14 day detox


Vedic Retreats.
We hold regular one month retreats, designed to introduce you to Vedic science and it subjects including:
Ayurveda,Herbs, Vedic cooking, Asana, Ayurvedic Massage, Kama Sutra and Astrology.

For more details please check our homepage and related posts.

Price - $800


Room rates
1st October -30th March - 2000rs
1st April - 30th September - 1200 rs